Graduate Software Engineer

Graduate Software EngineerChicago, United StatesHaving the best technology drives our business. As a Software Engineer at IMC, you will drive the development of our cutting-edge trading algorithms. You will be responsible for spotting new opportunities, solving problems and developing innovative technologies. Software development here is innovative, pragmatic and fun, even as complexity grows.Your Core Responsibilities:Build and maintain our trading platform and software stackBring our trading strategies and technology platform to the next levelCollaborate with Traders, Quant Researchers and other Engineers both locally and globallyDevelop expertise within the entire software development lifecycleLearn new technologies and programming languages in a dynamic environmentYour Skills and Experience:Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology fieldMust have strong knowledge of algorithms and data structuresProficiency in a programming language is required (Java or C++ preferred)Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems programmaticallyDesire to interact and work closely with non-engineers in a dynamic environmentInterest in the Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT requiredMust be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.Base Salary: $200,000IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.